Profile submitted by José María Alonso

Practice Areas

Litigation and Arbitration.

Professional Memberships

Ex-Chairman of the Court of Arbitration of the Madrid Bar Association, Honorary Chairman of the Spanish Arbitration Club and Vice President of the International Law Association. Arbitrator for: CIMA, ICC, IACAC, LCIA, TAS/CAS, ICSID, ICDR, Court of Arbitration of Madrid Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Spanish Court of Arbitration. Member: ICC, CIETAC, ADR/AAA, CPR European Advisory Committee, Executive Board Círculo de Empresarios.

Career

Head of the Litigation and Arbitration Practice. Member of the Global Arbitration Practice Group steering committee and the European Disputes Practice Group, and member of the steering committee for Spain-LATAM.

This Individual's Commentary in Chambers Global 2018

José María Alonso regularly sits as arbitrator on Latin American and Spanish tribunals as part of his broader arbitration and litigation work. Clients appreciate both his strong advocacy skills and his practical advice, saying: "He puts himself in our shoes and tries to give advice considering the situation that we are in." Another interviewee reports that "everyone knows him and everyone likes him, so the chances he will get a deal through are truly high." He maintains an excellent reputation among peers in the field.

José María Alonso regularly sits as arbitrator on Latin American and Spanish tribunals as part of his broader arbitration and litigation work. Clients appreciate both his strong advocacy skills and his practical advice, saying: "He puts himself in our shoes and tries to give advice considering the situation that we are in." Another interviewee reports that "everyone knows him and everyone likes him, so the chances he will get a deal through are truly high." He maintains an excellent reputation among peers in the field.

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